Adversity Quotes by Horace

Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.

— Horace

Remember to be calm in adversity.

— Horace

A good resolve will make any port.

— Horace

As a rule, adversity reveals genius and prosperity hides it

— Horace

In adversity, remember to keep an even mind.

— Horace

Adversity is wont to reveal genius, prosperity to hide it.

— Horace

Live as brave men and face adversity with stout hearts.

— Horace

Difficulties elicit talents that in more fortunate circumstances would lie dormant.

— Horace

The explanation avails nothing, which in leading us from one difficulty involves us in another.

— Horace

Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which, in prosperous circumstances, would have lain dormant.

— Horace

A heart well prepared for adversity in bad times hopes, and in good times fears for a change in fortune.

— Horace

Adversity reveals the genius of a general; good fortune conceals it.

— Horace

The one who prosperity takes too much delight in will be the most shocked by reverses.

— Horace

In adversity be spirited and firm, and with equal prudence lessen your sail when filled with a too fortunate gale of prosperity.

— Horace

Success in the affairs of life often serves to hide one's abilities, whereas adversity frequently gives one an opportunity to discover them.

— Horace

It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to…

— Horace

A well-prepared mind hopes in adversity and fears in prosperity. [Lat., Sperat infestis, metuit secundis Alteram sortem, bene preparatum Pectus.]

— Horace